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S e c t i o n T w o
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Care of Floppy
Disk Drives and Disks
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Avoid storing the floppy disk drive and
disks in extremely hot and cold locations,
or in locations subject to severe
temperature changes.
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Keep the floppy disk drive and disks
out of direct sunlight and away from
heating equipment.
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Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in loca-
tions subject to shock and vibration.
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Avoid using the floppy disk drive and disks
in damp and dusty locations.
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Never use the floppy disk drive with any
liquid,metal, or foreign matter inside the
floppy disk drive or disk.
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Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or
magnetic field.
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To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean
with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth
dampened with water or a solution of neutral
detergent. Never use benzene,paint thinner,
or other volatile material.
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Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy
disk drive.
CD-ROM DRIVE
The CD-ROM drive is a 24-speed maximum
re ader.
C A U T I O N
Do not operate your CD-ROM drive
unless your notebook is sitting on a flat
surface with the adjustment feet folded
against the bottom of the notebook.
Using a disk when the drive is not level
may damage the drive or prevent
proper operation.
Write Enabled
Write Protected
Figure 2-11 Floppy Disk Write Protect
Loading a CD
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Make sure that the tilt adjustment feet on the
bottom of the notebook are folded against
the bottom of the notebook.
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Make sure there is power provided to your
notebook.
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Push the eject button on the front of the
drive to open the holder tray. The tray will
come out a short distance.
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Gently pull the tray out until a CD can be
easily placed in the tray.